For many years, a colonoscopy has been considered the gold standard in testing for colorectal cancer. But a recent study suggests a cheaper, less invasive test might be just as effective.

Using a newer version of the test, called immunochemical FOBT, researchers found that among 28 people who were confirmed to have colon tumors after a colonoscopy, all but one also had a positive iFOBT ...

A fecal occult blood test (FOBT) is a noninvasive procedure used to detect hidden blood in the feces or stool. It is performed by collecting samples using cards and flushable reagent pads or tissues.

If you are at high risk for colon cancer, you may need to start screenings before age 45 or have them more often. The fecal immunochemical test (FIT) and guaiac-based fecal occult blood test (gFOBT) ...

Correspondence The Effect of Fecal Occult-Blood Screening on the Incidence of Colorectal Cancer Published March 29, 2001 N Engl J Med 2001;344: 1022 - 1023 DOI: 10.1056/NEJM200103293441315 ...

Participation in early, routine screening for colorectal cancer using fecal occult blood testing was associated with a 14% reduction in CRC mortality in a cohort of nearly 380,000 individuals in ...

Among 1,423 subjects with negative colonoscopic findings, 79 had a positive fecal DNA panel and 68 had a positive fecal occult-blood test. (SPECIFICITY 94.4% and 95.2%, respectively). Conclusion ...

A new study found fecal immunochemical testing is more effective than guaiac fecal occult blood testing and is often performed at a lower cost, according to findings published by the Journal of the ...

Global fecal occult blood tests market is expected to gain market growth in the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the market is growing with a CAGR of 5.3% ...

Routine screening with fecal occult blood testing (FOBT) is associated with a decrease in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality, according to a study published online Feb. 27 in JAMA Network Open.

The COVID-19 pandemic created new barriers for colorectal cancer screening. However, fecal occult blood tests done at home may boost colonoscopy compliance, according to a presentation at the ...

About The Study: This study of routine screening with fecal occult blood testing found a 14% decrease in colorectal cancer mortality associated with screening. The true association of ...